President Trump is Restoring Common Sense to Government
TLDR
This press release includes measures designating English as the official US language, terminating DEI programs across federal agencies, examining regulations for Second Amendment infringements, enforcing the Hyde Amendment, and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” Critics argue these changes could be discriminatory, regressive, and may face legal challenges.
President Trump’s recent executive orders and policy changes contain several problematic elements that require scrutiny:
The designation of English as the official language of the United States is controversial and potentially discriminatory. This policy could negatively impact non-English speakers’ access to government services and information. It also ignores the linguistic diversity of the United States, including indigenous languages and American Sign Language.
Terminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies is a regressive step. These programs aim to address historical inequalities and promote fair representation. Their elimination could lead to decreased workplace diversity and potentially discriminatory hiring practices.
The characterization of the FAA’s inclusive hiring practices as “DEI madness” is misleading. Inclusive hiring does not necessarily compromise safety or competence. The claim that the FAA specifically recruited individuals with “severe intellectual disabilities” for critical positions lacks context and evidence.
The assertion that the federal government was “weaponized” against American citizens under the previous administration is a partisan claim lacking substantiation. This rhetoric could undermine public trust in government institutions.
The order to examine all regulations for potential infringement on Second Amendment rights is overly broad and could potentially compromise necessary public safety measures.
Strict enforcement of the Hyde Amendment could limit access to reproductive healthcare for low-income individuals, potentially exacerbating health disparities.
The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” is an unnecessary and potentially offensive change that disregards historical and cultural significance.
These policies and orders reflect a partisan agenda rather than a balanced approach to governance. Many of these actions could face legal challenges and may not withstand judicial scrutiny.
President Donald J. Trump believes government should work for the people — and his historic action has ensured government policies reflect the longstanding values of the Americans it serves.
- President Trump designated English as the official language of the United States.
- President Trump declared an end to lower standards in the name of discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) initiatives.
- The Trump Administration dismissed Biden-era lawsuits against police and fire departments that were portrayed as racist for using writing tests, physical exams, and credit checks in their hiring processes.
- President Trump ordered an end to the weaponization of the Federal Government against American citizens.
- The Department of Justice immediately began rooting out politically motivated lawfare that occurred in the Biden Administration.
- President Trump eliminated discriminatory DEI offices, employees, and practices across the bureaucracy alongside a return to merit-based hiring — including at the Federal Aviation Administration, where the Biden Administration specifically recruited individuals with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric issues.
- As a result, taxpayer-funded PBS closed its DEI office, Disney dropped two of its DEI programs, Goldman Sachs ended its DEI policy, and Institutional Shareholder Services announced it would no longer consider the gender, racial, or ethnic diversity of company boards when making its voting recommendations.
- The Federal Communications Commission opened an investigation into discriminatory DEI policies at Comcast, an entity it regulates.
- President Trump ordered an end to all censorship of Americans by the federal government.
- President Trump banned COVID-19 vaccine mandates at schools that receive federal funding.
- President Trump rolled back the Biden-era push to mandate paper straws.
- President Trump ordered an end to anti-Christian bias in the Federal Government.
- President Trump ordered an examination of all regulations to assess any infringements on Americans’ Second Amendment rights.
- President Trump directed full enforcement of the Hyde Amendment, which bars taxpayer dollars from being used to fund or promote elective abortion.
- President Trump ordered the declassification of documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Jr., Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- President Trump proclaimed February 9, 2025, as “Gulf of America Day” after the Department of the Interior officially established it on its mapping databases.
- The Department of Transportation terminated the approval for New York City’s burdensome “congestion pricing” scheme.